Hystrichophora taleana
(Grote, 1878)
indigobush twig borer
Hystrichophora taleana, commonly known as the indigobush , is a of tortricid in the Tortricidae. The species has been documented in the United States, specifically in Mississippi, Arkansas, and Manitoba. It belongs to a of leafroller moths whose larvae typically construct shelters by rolling or tying leaves. The suggests larval association with twigs of indigobush (Amorpha fruticosa), though this relationship requires confirmation.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Hystrichophora taleana: /hɪsˌtrɪkoʊˈfɔrə tæˈliːəˌnə/
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Identification
Identification to level within the Hystrichophora requires examination of genitalia or other microscopic features. The genus is characterized by with relatively broad, somewhat triangular forewings typical of many Olethreutinae. Hystrichophora taleana is distinguished from by specific genitalic as described by Grote (1878). Field identification based on wing pattern alone is unreliable due to similarity with other Hystrichophora species and general resemblance to other small tortricid moths.
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Distribution
United States: Washington County and Sharkey County, Mississippi; Chico County, south-eastern Arkansas. Canada: Manitoba.
Host Associations
- Amorpha fruticosa - suspected larval Implied by 'indigobush '; not confirmed in primary literature
Similar Taxa
- Hystrichophora spp.Other in the share similar size, wing shape, and general tortricid ; require dissection for reliable separation
- Clepsis peritanaBoth are small tortricid moths with leaf-rolling larvae; similar size and preferences, though C. peritana has more distinct wing markings
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Taxonomic note
The was originally described by Augustus Radcliffe Grote in 1878. The Hystrichophora is placed in the tribe Enarmoniini within Olethreutinae.
Collection records
GBIF includes a record from Manitoba, Canada, extending the known range beyond the southern United States localities documented in primary sources.